MNNIT Allahabad Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

The post is for MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj. Qualification required: M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Biochemical/chemical engineering, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Agriculture Biotechnology, and any other related disciplines, with GATE/NET qualified. The pay is Rs. 37,000.00 per month (consolidated) + HRA (if applicable) as per extant SRTMI guidelines. Selection is by shortlisting on the basis of merit and need of the project and interview of shortlisted candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 27 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Pay: Rs. 37,000.00 per month (consolidated) + HRA (if applicable) as per extant SRTMI guidelines
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Maximum 28 years (as on the last date of application)
• Place: MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

MNNIT Allahabad Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. ___/Biotech/2026-27 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download MNNIT Allahabad notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: M.Tech/M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Biochemical/chemical engineering, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Agriculture Biotechnology, and any other related disciplines with GATE/NET qualified
• Experience: Desirable: research experience in microalgae, biological wastewater treatment, microfluidics and bioreactor, and any other related disciplines with GATE/NET qualified
• Age limit: Maximum 28 years (as on the last date of application)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates up to 5 years

Other conditions:

• Only Indian nationals may apply
• Travelling will be required for this project

Desirable:

• Research experience in microalgae, biological wastewater treatment, microfluidics and bioreactor, and any other related disciplines with GATE/NET qualified

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Contract basis for one year initially, may be extended yearly on performance evaluation till the end of the project
• Project will end in September 2029 tentatively
• Position is purely temporary and governed by funding agency rules and service conditions

How Will MNNIT Allahabad Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting on the basis of merit and need of the project
• Interview of shortlisted candidates
• Mere possession of the prescribed qualification does not ensure a call for interview
• Shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview date by e-mail
• Shortlisted candidates bring updated CV and original and attested photocopies of mark sheets/certificates

Documents to Enclose

• Proof of Date of Birth
• Mark sheets and certificates of all the examinations passed
• Category certificate, if applicable
• NET/GATE score card, if passed
• Experience support, if any
• Self-attested recent passport size photograph
• Write-up of understanding of the project objectives in about 300 words

How to Apply for MNNIT Allahabad Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Fill the application on the prescribed format given in the notice.
2. Attach copies of supporting documents.
3. Send it so that it reaches The Dean (Research & Consultancy), Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Prayagraj-211004 (U.P.) India.
4. Superscribe the envelope as printed in the notice.
5. Also send a soft copy to [email protected].
6. Make sure it reaches by 27 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Applicants in employment must submit a No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of interview
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview
• Institute reserves the right to accept applications at any time and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications
• Qualification and experience may be relaxed by the Institute for otherwise exceptional candidates

MNNIT Allahabad Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (on contract) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Advertisement No. ___/Biotech/2026-27. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.